Description
Remued Shape 42M Branch-Handled Vase
This distinctive Australian art pottery vase was produced by Premier Pottery Preston under its celebrated Remued name.
The underside is clearly incised: Remued 42M
The vase has a generously rounded, hand-thrown body with a raised circular neck and an asymmetrical applied branch-form handle.
Its sculptural handle follows the contour of the body and gives the vase a strong naturalistic character without the use of separate applied leaf decoration.
The glaze is primarily composed of layered green tones. Deep emerald and turquoise-green cover much of the lower body, while softer pale green and celadon tones appear across the shoulder.
Around the neck, rim and branch handle are small touches of cream, warm brown and restrained mauve-pink. These colours appear as subtle drips and irregular glaze movement rather than as dominant areas of colour.
Visible horizontal throwing lines around the body emphasise its handmade construction. Vertical glaze runs animate the surface, while the interior is finished in a rich dark-green glaze.
Viewed from different angles, the rounded form, changing glaze and sculptural branch handle give the vase a strong and individual presence.
Details
Maker: Remued / Premier Pottery Preston
Shape number: 42M
Form: Branch-handled vase
Date: Circa 1934–1940
Origin: Preston, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Material: Glazed earthenware
Production: Wheel-thrown and hand-decorated
Decoration: Applied branch-form handle
Principal colours: Green, turquoise-green and pale celadon
Secondary colours: Subtle mauve-pink, cream and brown
Mark: Incised “Remued 42M”
Dimensions
Height: 15.5 cm
Maximum width: 17 cm
Depth: 15 cm
Weight: 821 g
Condition
Excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks or repairs noted.
The applied branch-form handle remains intact.
There is overall glaze crazing, together with minor glaze irregularities, firing marks and light age-related surface wear consistent with the handmade production and age of the vase.
Please refer closely to the photographs, which form part of the condition description.
Collector’s Note
The incised 42M inscription identifies the Remued shape and medium-sized variation.
This example is most accurately described as a branch-handled vase. Its sculptural applied handle, substantial rounded body, clearly legible factory inscription and layered green glaze make it a particularly representative example of early Remued Australian pottery.
Interested in learning more about Remued and its important place in Australian pottery?
Read our Remued Pottery History, Marks and Collecting Guide to explore the story of Premier Pottery Preston, the development of the Remued range, its distinctive forms, expressive glazes, applied decoration, incised signatures and model numbers. The guide also includes practical collecting advice and the key features to look for when identifying original Remued pottery.
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